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Alex Crevar’s Biography

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Alex Crevar is a writer and editor. He has reported travel stories as a regular contributor for publications such as the New York Times, National Geographic Travel, and Lonely Planet magazine for more than 20 years. In that time, Crevar has written articles about destinations in North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Crevar started his career as a feature profile writer for magazines, covering politicians, business leaders, sports standouts, entertainers, and inspirational figu…

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Beyond Kitsch in Skopje

Beyond Kitsch in Skopje

Next Stop: Skopje, Macedonia

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Driving the Juke Joint Trail

Driving the Juke Joint Trail

The last juke joints extend across the Deep South.

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Tirana, Breaking Free From Communist Past, Is a City Transformed

Tirana, Breaking Free From Communist Past, Is a City Transformed

Profile of Tirana, Albania

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36 Hours in Zagreb, Croatia

36 Hours in Zagreb, Croatia

36 Hours: Zagreb, Croatia

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Torcello Offers a Refuge From the Tourist Crush

Torcello Offers a Refuge From the Tourist Crush

Profile of Torcello, Italy

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Paranoid Dictator Built Thousands of Military Bunkers-See Them Now

Paranoid Dictator Built Thousands of Military Bunkers-See Them Now

The exact number of military bunkers strewn across Albania is a matter of debate.

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So Close to Venice, So Far From the Crowds: 3 Great Trips Nearby

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By Alex Crevar Verified
| Breaking One
It's no secret that Venice, Italy, wrestles with tourism. But, even with a ban on large cruise ships, a fee to enter the historic center and local protests, the crowded, centuries-old city still entices travelers. But the Veneto region, which hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics, is much more than Venice, its capital. Wedged between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea in northeastern Italy, Veneto is rich with possible itineraries.
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So Close to Venice, So Far From the Crowds: 3 Great Trips Nearby

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By Alex Crevar Verified, Matteo de Mayda
| The New York Times Verified
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. It’s no secret that Venice wrestles with tourism. But, even with a ban on large cruise ships, a fee to enter the historic center and local protests, the crowded, centuries-old city still entices travelers. But the Veneto region, which hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics, is much more than Venice, its capital.
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So Close to Venice, So Far From the Crowds: 3 Great Trips Nearby

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By Alex Crevar Verified, Matteo de Mayda
| The New York Times Verified
It’s no secret that Venice wrestles with tourism. But, even with a ban on large cruise ships, a fee to enter the historic center and local protests, the crowded, centuries-old city still entices travelers. But the Veneto region, which hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics, is much more than Venice, its capital. Wedged between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea in northeastern Italy, Veneto is rich with possible itineraries.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering high school sports for my local newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Started on one

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Jake Barnes